What we do

Papillon offers expert advisory services in capital fundraising, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic guidance.

We selectively engage in transactions where our expertise can deliver maximum value to clients.

  • Delivering tailored solutions to secure funding and drive growth for innovative companies.

    • Equity Fundraising

    We guide start-ups through Seed and Series A fundraising with financial models, projections, and budgets for data-driven decisions. Our services include pitch deck creation and support for investor due diligence, ensuring clear, strategic responses and organized analysis.

    • Non-Dilutive Financing

    We assist start-ups with debt fundraising by constructing advanced financial models that incorporate debt structuring, interest schedules, and principal repayment plans. We also facilitate connections with specialised lenders aligned with your financing requirements.

  • Comprehensive advisory services to help clients achieve maximum value in every transaction.

    Valuations

    We employ a rigorous, data-driven approach to valuing technology companies in mergers and acquisitions, integrating market analysis, financial performance, and forward-looking projections. Our methodology combines discounted cash flow models, precedent transactions, and comparable company analysis to deliver precise, industry-specific valuations.

    Quality of Earnings

    We conduct comprehensive quality of earnings (QoE) analysis to provide acquirers with a clear understanding of a target company’s true financial performance. Our process includes normalising earnings, identifying non-recurring items, and evaluating revenue recognition practices to ensure accurate and reliable insights for decision-making.

    Non-Dilutive Financing

    We conduct comprehensive quality of earnings (QoE) analysis to provide acquirers with a clear understanding of a target company’s true financial performance. Our process includes normalising earnings, identifying non-recurring items, and evaluating revenue recognition practices to ensure accurate and reliable insights for decision-making.

  • Enhancing capital allocation and value creation through streamlined and efficient financial operations.

    Working Capital Optimisation

    We optimise working capital by increasing cash generation, shortening cash conversion cycles, and implementing strategies for effective working capital floats as new sources of cash.

    Pricing

    We design and implement pricing optimisation strategies by analysing market data, customer behaviour, and competitive positioning to identify opportunities for growth. Our approach includes developing dynamic discounting frameworks, testing price elasticity, and leveraging analytics to enhance revenue, profitability, and customer retention.

    Unit Economics

    We analyse and optimise unit economics by evaluating key cost and revenue drivers to ensure sustainable growth and profitability. This includes assessing customer acquisition costs, lifetime value, contribution margins, and scaling efficiencies to strengthen the financial foundation of the business.